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NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II Exam 2
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS | NEWEST 2025

Uncompensated - ANSWER pH and one other value is abnormal


Partial compensation - ANSWER pH, CO2, and HCO3 are all off


Full compensation - ANSWER pH is normal


Acidosis - ANSWER reduces the excitability of cardiovascular muscle, neurons,
skeletal muscle, and smooth muscle.


Alkalosis - ANSWER increases the sensitivity of excitable tissues allowing them
to OVERRESPOND without stimulation


ABG considerations - ANSWER - Assess cardiovascular w/ acidosis (cardiac
arrest from hyperkalemia)
- Assess neuro status
- Fall precautions


Bicarb HC03 - ANSWER kidney compensation (slow and powerful)


Respiratory PaC02 - ANSWER Respiratory compensation (fast but limited)

, Metabolic acidosis causes - ANSWER DKA, Starvation, diarrhea, kidney failure,
dehydration, liver failure, pancreatitis, heavy exercise, seizure activity, fever,
hypoxia, ischemia, ethanol/methanol intoxication


Metabolic acidosis signs and symptoms - ANSWER bradycardia, hypotension,
thready pulse, CNS depression, hyporeflexia, kussmal resp (with resp
compensation), warm, flushed, dry skin.


Metabolic acidosis treatment - ANSWER hydration and medication to treat
underlying problems (DKA - give insulin).


Metabolic alkalosis causes - ANSWER antacids, blood transfusion, sodium
bicarbonate, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), prolonged vomiting, nasogastric
suctioning, hypercortisolism, hyperaldosteronism, Loop/Thiazide diuretics.


Metabolic Alkalosis s/s - ANSWER anxiety, irritability, tetany, seizures, POSITIVE
CHVOSTEK, POSITIVE TROUSSEAU, parathesis, hyperreflexia, muscle
cramping/twitching, skeletal muscle weakness, Tachycardia, norm/low BP,
increased Digoxin toxicity, decreased respiratory effort (muscle weakness).


metabolic alkalosis treatment - ANSWER restore fluid/electrolyte imbalances


Respiratory acidosis cause - ANSWER Opioids, anesthetics, electrolyte
imbalance, inadequate chest expansion, muscle weakness, airway obstruction,
alveolar-capillary block.

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